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Active NPI 1396725487 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Krishnan Babu , MD

Internal Medicine - Nephrology • Springfield, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Krishnan Babu, MD is a certified Internal Medicine - Nephrology practicing in Springfield, MA. With approximately 27 years of clinical experience since graduating from State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center in 1999, Dr. Babu delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 100 WASON AVE.

Dr. Babu maintains professional affiliations with Renal And Transplant Associates Of The Northeast Pc, Riverbend Medical Group Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, established patient outpatient office visit, injection, epoetin alfa-epbx, biosimilar, (retacrit) (for non-esrd use), 1000 units. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

100 Wason Ave
Siute 200

Springfield, MA 011071381

Telephone 4137339666
Fax 4137503432
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center

Graduation Year

1999

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Springfield, MA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
27 Yrs -0.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 27.2 Yrs
State Avg: 30.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
17 Specialists

Practicing in Springfield, MA (433 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
29.4% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
60.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Babu (27 Years) 27 Yrs
Springfield Specialty Average (27.2 Years) 27.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
693 258 $205.02 $77.71
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
580 446 $292.17 $128.86
Q5106 Injection, epoetin alfa-epbx, biosimilar, (retacrit) (for non-esrd use), 1000 units
540 16 $25.30 $6.95
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older)
298 53 $872.85 $349.75
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
233 219 $193.77 $91.62
90935 Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation
132 46 $205.65 $69.85
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
119 117 $553.05 $170.94
90961 Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older)
86 46 $703.11 $290.02
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
75 67 $375.75 $128.82
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes
51 30 $293.49 $117.23
90945 Dialysis procedure including 1 evaluation
41 15 $213.39 $84.58
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
40 40 $418.54 $164.92
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes
39 25 $114.00 $48.50
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more
38 36 $385.49 $177.75
85018 Blood count, hemoglobin
25 20 $10.00 $2.32
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more
24 24 $500.92 $222.07
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention
22 16 $67.23 $14.59
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's
22 22 $20.00 $16.33
90962 Dialysis services, 1 physician visit per month (20 years or older)
15 12 $507.06 $200.52

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Internal Medicine - Nephrology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207RN0300X

State License MA 210555

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Internal Medicine - Nephrology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207RN0300X

State License CT 039706

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
0160121 (MA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Riverbend Medical Group Inc

444 Montgomery St, Chicopee, MA 010201969

Phone: 4135943111

Renal And Transplant Associates Of The Northeast Pc

3550 Main St, Springfield, MA 011071078

Phone: 4138672500101

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

13 Associated Practitioners
Emily Lewis , RD

Dietitian, Registered

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Registered Dietitian

Melanie Barbosa , PA-C

Physician Assistant

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Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Dennis Dicampli , MD

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NPI 1215034723

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Barbara Greco , MD

Internal Medicine - Nephrology

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Michael Germain , MD

Internal Medicine - Nephrology

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Stephen Sweet , MD

Internal Medicine - Nephrology

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active February 06, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 06, 2015

Registered at 100 WASON AVE, SIUTE 200, SPRINGFIELD, MA 011071381 (Tel: 4137339666)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 06, 2015

Registered at PO BOX 70266, SPRINGFIELD, MA 011070266 (Tel: 4137339666)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 06, 2015

Recorded as KRISHNAN BABU, M.D

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 06, 2015

Internal Medicine (License #210555 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 17, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1396725487
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 17, 2006
Last Update: February 06, 2015
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 70266

Springfield, MA 011070266

Phone: 4137339666

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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